The Blunt and The Beautiful

• Red Flags, Green Flags & Generational Clashes

  Season 2 of The Blunt and The Beautiful is here – and we’re kicking things off with a no-holds-barred conversation on red flags, green flags, and the hilarious, frustrating, and fascinating differences between Gen X and Gen Z.In this episode, hosts Kate (unapologetically Gen X) and her daughter Tansy (proudly straddling the line between Gen Z and Millennial) dive into the quirks, clashes, and surprising similarities between their generations. From texting etiquette and love languages to friendships, dating rules, and workplace culture, nothing is off-limits.We unpack: The Big Six astrology obsession vs. Gen X’s skepticism. Why “Hello.” with a full stop is a crime for Gen Z but totally fine for Gen XCalling without texting first – rude or efficient?Staying friends with your ex – a generational dealbreaker?Fluid sexuality, labels, and why Gen X struggles with “I love the person, not the gender”The rise of the “bare minimum” debate – who should pay for the first date?Workplace boundaries: Gen Z’s “work won’t love you back” vs. Gen X’s “live to work” mindsetRelationship dynamics: why Gen Z leaves faster and Gen X stayed too longHow feminism has evolved across generations – and why older women sometimes resist changeToxic friendships, celebrating wins, and why Gen Z refuses to keep quietOver-analysis, “drive-by” diagnoses, and whether transparency has gone too farThroughout the episode, Kate and Tansy share personal stories, debate generational “truths,” and find surprising common ground – all while serving the sharp humour, candid honesty, and mother-daughter banter that listeners love.Join the conversation: Are your green flags someone else’s red flags? Do you side with Gen X pragmatism or Gen Z boundaries?The Blunt and The Beautiful – where society gets dissected and no topic is too taboo.Sponsored by: Maison 1973 – the smart, stylish digital space for women over 45 who aren’t afraid of strong opinions. Follow them on Instagram @Maison.1973.maison 1973 | LIFE and STYLE of the GEN X woman🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week and don’t miss a minute of the bluntest, most beautiful conversations around.#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #Season2 #GenerationalDifferences #GenZ #GenX #RedFlags #GreenFlags #Podcast #MotherDaughterPodcast #RelationshipAdvice #WorkCulture #Astrology #Feminism #FriendshipGoals

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• The Week That Was: Taylor Swift, Hailey Bieber & the Death of Miranda Hobbes

  In this mother-daughter deep-dive, Tansy and Kate serve up a juicy breakdown of the And Just Like That finale - and let’s just say… Samantha should’ve taken her jazz hands elsewhere. We unpack the legacy of Sex and the City, the slow death of Miranda’s character arc, and whether the reboot ever really stood a chance. Next up, we dive into Taylor Swift’s new album - is it a lyrical masterpiece or just another glitter-covered heartbreak diary? While Tansy defends Ariana Grande’s pop supremacy, Kate's got her eye on The Summer I Turned Pretty, and what the show's emotional pull says about Gen Z love stories. We also get serious with a must-hear update on groundbreaking pancreatic cancer research, plus:Emma Stone’s maybe-new face 👀Celebrity apologies (do they still matter?)The problematic push of “grief-core” contentAnd why fashion week still can’t get body diversity right - 1.8% of plus-size models? Really?Honest opinions. Hot takes. Pop culture with a pulse. This is The Blunt and the Beautiful. Press play now.🎧 Available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #PodcastAustralia #PopCulturePodcast #TaylorSwift #AndJustLikeThat #SexAndTheCity #ArianaGrande #HaileyBieber #CelebrityNews #FashionWeek #BodyDiversity #MotherDaughterPodcast #SpotifyPodcasts #YouTubePodcasts #TrendingNow #PodcastOfTheWeek

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• The Week That Was: The Logies, Sexy Baby Clothes & Saga Blade?!

  The Week That Was: The Logies, Sexy Baby Clothes & Saga Blade?!Kate and Tansy are back behind the mics and absolutely unhinged this week — which is exactly how we like itFrom the Logies being the new rural footy club awards night to Tansy’s TikTok-fueled existential spiral about sexy baby aesthetics in fashion , nothing is off limits.They dissect Donald Trump’s creepy obsession with Sydney Sweeney’s bum, why a strap “accidentally” slipping is NOT sexy (and definitely not feminist), and the cursed name Megan Fox gave her new baby: Saga Blade. Yes, you read that right. Saga. Blade. Also on the agenda:Is Liam Neeson dating Pamela Anderson?! And are we… shipping it? Why age-appropriate love stories are the healing balm we didn’t know we needed The Anna Wintour Reference Test (aka "Do You Even Culture, Bro?") And which Australian pop queen should perform at each political party's next campaign launch It’s thoughtful. It’s chaotic. It’s a masterclass in feminist pop culture commentary. And it’s all wrapped in some of the best banter you’ll hear all week👉🏼 Drop a comment with the worst baby name you've ever heard — the girls need a laugh.

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• The Week That Was: Has TikTok Reached the End? Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans Ad, and Crimes You Can’t Get Away With

  In this week’s episode of The Week That Was, Kate and Tansy are back with your favourite blend of sharp wit, pop culture hot takes, and spicy internet commentary. Kicking things off with mega coffees in hand, the duo dive headfirst into the chaos of TikTok déjà vu—have we scrolled to the end of the app? From repeated content and focaccia tutorials to cherry tomato fetta pasta and glitchy algorithm vibes, they unpack whether the For You page is just recycling the past.Next up: the Sydney Sweeney jeans ad saga. What was meant to be a sexy denim pun spirals into an unexpected conversation about eugenics, body politics, and how baffling it is that this got through multiple marketing meetings. (Spoiler: it did not land.)From there, the girls jump into serious territory as they discuss the grim realities of school safety in America, gun violence, and the stark contrast between the U.S. and Australia. Kate shares a jaw-dropping story about a mother who fled to Melbourne for her son's safety and services, while Tansy reflects on the disturbing normalization of bulletproof backpacks for kids.And then—it gets true crimey. The Idaho 4 case comes up, and we learn how Google search warrants and smart watches are making it virtually impossible to get away with murder in the digital age. If you’ve ever thought “I’d get away with it,” think again.Also in this ep:🎭 A casting breakdown of the upcoming Pride & Prejudice remake🎬 A look back at Lost in Austen, the ultimate time-travel-meets-Jane-Austen chaos🎟️ Tansy’s latest theatre recommendation: Kimberly Akimbo at Melbourne Arts Centre🎭 MTC shoutout: Tansy’s directed play reading coming to The LawlerFrom comedy to culture to true crime, this episode delivers everything you love about The Blunt & The Beautiful's weekly roundup—funny, smart, and completely unfiltered.#TheWeekThatWas #BluntAndTheBeautiful #PopCulturePodcast #TikTokAlgorithm #SydneySweeney #TrueCrimePodcast #PrideAndPrejudiceRemake #KimberlyAkimbo #MelbourneTheatre #PodcastRecap #SmartWatchesAndCrime #DigitalForensics #MotherDaughterPodcast

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• The Week That Was: Aquaman Moses, Weapon-Grade Bread & Poo Brown Pantsuits

  This week on The Week That Was, your favourite mother-daughter duo is back with the kind of unhinged cultural commentary that keeps us all coming back for more. Kate kicks things off feeling ultra-organised, and Tansy? She’s basking under her new heating system while teaching breathwork to unsuspecting uni students.From there, we dive into the internet chaos of TikTok, the absurdist brilliance of Trisha Paytas (yes, her third baby is named Aquaman Moses), and how she may or may not be the performance artist of our generation. Plus, there's a reader confession involving celiac lies, a weaponised sourdough loaf, and the power of fake food allergies to avoid confrontation.Also this week:👗 Devil Wears Prada 2 is happening - Kate’s got costume theories and Chanel sandal critiques🎨 Plum is the new brown: forget Pantone, trust Kate’s colour forecast📚 Book recs, including When She Was Gone by Sarah Foster📺 Tansy’s obsessed with Lena Dunham’s Too Much—Megan Stalter hive, rise up!It’s pop culture, fashion, colour psychology, and fake gluten intolerance - served with sharp wit and genuine warmth. If you’re not listening yet… why?🎧 Tune in now and join the Facebook group for all the visuals, links, and sass.#TheWeekThatWas #PodcastRecap #TrishaPaytas #DevilWearsPrada #PopCulturePodcast #MotherDaughterPodcast #TooMuchNetflix #SarahFosterBooks #FashionCommentary #TikTokDrama #CulturalCritique #BluntAndBeautiful #WeeklyRecap

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